Kyla Kidd
Forney,TX
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
Paraprofessional
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Teacher's Assistant
Akiba Yavneh Academy
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. John D Horn High School
Mesquite, TX05-2016
Associate of Science - Education
Dallas College
Dallas, TXBachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INSkills
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Mesquite ISD
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Mesquite ISD
08.2020 - 07.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Akiba Yavneh Academy
08.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Dr. John D Horn High School
Associate of Science - Education
Dallas College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University